The purpose of this article is to establish and provide a comprehensive
set of standards and guidelines for the appearance, design, landscaping,
and environmental quality of properties within the Village and to
further:
(1)
Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens
of the Village.
(2)
Promote orderly community development, as well as encourage both
harmonious innovative designs.
(3)
Protect and enhance property values.
(4)
Protect and enhance the social, cultural, economic, environmental
and aesthetic development of the community.
(5)
Ensure that the Village remains a safe and attractive community in
which to reside and operate a business and enhance the character of
existing and new development.
(1)
Site plan approval shall be required prior to issuance of building permits for all new construction and additions in accordance with Article V of this Zoning Ordinance.
(2)
All appearance standards that are guidelines are voluntary and, although
encouraged, are not required.
(3)
Unless otherwise noted, all standards within this article are required
and shall be subject to review by the Zoning Officer. Variations from
the following standards may be sought pursuant to Sections 5.14 and
5.15 of this Zoning Ordinance.
